Russia banking on new gas pipeline to Europe
As construction begins, some industry analysts question if pipeline across Black Sea and Balkans is necessary.
Published On 7 Dec 2012
Construction of a major new gas pipeline to Europe has begun on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
The South Stream pipeline will run across the sea and through the Balkans to central Europe.
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However, some industry experts are questioning whether the $20bn project is really necessary.
Al Jazeera’s Robin Forestier-Walker reports from Moscow.
Source: Al Jazeera